Becoming a Freelance/Self-Employed Product Designer

Freelance / Self-employment 

It is extremely common for people working in the creative sector to be self-employed either full-time or on a part-time basis whilst combining it with employed work; the latter is known as a portfolio career. Designers tend to be independent, creative thinkers and are often self-employed and/or in occupations involving project work and short-term contracts with both small and large organisations.

The website Young Creative Council allows individuals (including students) to register for freelance work. Creative Boom and Student Gems are other useful links for all creative practitioners who are considering working freelance. It provides a support and nationwide networking service, job and contract work vacancies, and acts as a platform for artists and designers to showcase their work.